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09-10-2015, 09:06 AM
It's a no brainer.
100% go solo.
You'll meet people along the way, and the solitude will help you grow and reflect.
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09-10-2015, 09:20 AM
It seems crazy that you're thinking about inviting her when you haven't even gotten the bang yet
If you're worried about loneliness, I think finding a guy friend to go along is a way better idea if you can. Cycling thousands of km with a girl you don't know very well (or even one that you do) sounds like a nightmare to me.
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09-10-2015, 09:45 AM
1) That trip looks straight badass, and if you complete it you will be by extension a badass. Please post pics when you're done.
2) You're going to cycle it. This is a man activity. A women won't tolerate this nomadic shit, and will whinge and derail it. The only way forward is clearly alone.
You'll be in China, including remote China where they rarely see a foreign dude. You'll also be fit, and will have a story with photos regarding how you're such a badass you're cycling just where ever you want, just because you felt like it. You will meet girls who want to incubate your schlong and cuddle you - guaranteed. Learn some foreign words, and godspeed.
Edit: guaranteed, assuming you approach.
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09-10-2015, 10:00 AM
The trip you detailed will cause very high levels of physical discomfort as your muscles and lungs adapt to daily cycling and changing local conditions. How well do you know this girl? Is she "bloody minded"? I do some things, like multi-day hikes, that inevitably result in physical discomfort to participants. Over the years I've found that it is better to select companions based on their "bloody mindedness", rather than purely on physical condition. You sometimes get physically fit people who complain about every ache and pain and are a real downer. A slightly out of shape person who is committed and doesn't complain is a much better bet.
As for taking girls on less demanding trips. It can be a good idea. I know we are all supposed to be great players here, but in reality it's...hard to continually pick up new girls. There's no shame in travelling with a girl you get along with.
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09-10-2015, 10:38 AM
I agree with the last post. Al the physical discomfort would be much easier when alone or you should really know this girl. Also, when travelling alone you will meet people everywhere. I really mean everywhere, whether its locals, tourists or whatever.
I travelled Asia for 10 months a few years ago and you don't ever have to be alone if you dont want to.
By the way, have you checked the visa rules for Tibet? I believe you can not even get in solo at the moment. You need to be part of a tour. It's also a bit strict for Russia. When I was there I had to arrange a visa in advance, and I had to be specific about my dates. I was there for 15 days and got a visa for 15 days. It's not like other countries where you just get a 30 day visa and can do whatever.
I'm sure you thought about it, just mentioning it.
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09-10-2015, 10:46 AM
This looks like a hardcore trip. How long will the whole thing take?
Taking a girl with you on a trip like this doesn't seem like a good idea, better go it alone... much less of a burden for you, where you are already carrying your own burden by biking across that terrain and in that distance.
Plus 4500 km in 90 days is 50km a day of biking, across hilly and mountainous terrain in all kinds of weather. Serious business and lots of work for your legs.
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09-10-2015, 11:39 AM
This seems like a hard activity to pace with someone. When I run with someone, I spend a fair amount of energy just matching our pace. Going alone would eliminate this. I would imagine that you need every advantage for completing such a strenuous journey. I also know than in any circumstance things happen more fluidly when alone. It is easier to adjust to a changing environment while traveling. Unless you have a short and targeted reason to pairing up, I would avoid. Maybe she can join you for a phase of the sojourn?
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09-10-2015, 03:07 PM
Absolutely go solo. You will grow in ways you never expected. I see guys traveling with their girlfriends and I want to slap them. There's no gurantee you'll have a happy ever after with the girl. You want to look back on your life and say to yourself or your grandkids that you accomplished an adventure by yourself, not with a girl you were lusting after at the moment and all you did was give her a shoulder to cry on and offer protection when shenwould most likely never even attempt such a mission herself.
If you do it, keep the forum posted. Sounds like one hell of an adventure. Go forth and conquer.
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09-12-2015, 01:08 AM
Bring her along and make a vlog that we can watch and laugh at.
Seriously, don't even think of bribing her along. Terrible fucking idea. Go slap yourself.